Classic Lasagna

I am HUGE pasta fan. I could eat it every night. Lasagna is just a classic dish that makes an appearance in my home at least once a month. This is a homemade classic lasagna recipe. It takes a little longer but is worth the time.

Classic Lasagna

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 (1 lb) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 ounces lasagna noodles
1 lb ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (I like it cheesey, so I use more)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In large heavy pan lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
Add tomatoes, paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic, pepper, and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile cook lasagne as directed; drain.
In 13x9x2" baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce.
Then alternate layers of lasagne, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesean cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesean.
Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling.
Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.

Makes 8 servings.

I make this a lot and serve with Italian garlic bread and salad.